Small Spaces

So, first of all, I have been totally MIA for the last week or so, but I am feeling all inspired and ready to get into some projects this week. Hopefully I'll have some fun stuff to share!

Now for some inspiration:  I just got the most recent issue of House Beautiful, which is the "Small Spaces" issue. Last year's small spaces issue was my favorite, so I was excited to study it, and I was not disappointed.

House Beautiful via Everything Fabulous

It included this beautiful 295 square foot studio apartment. It is amazing that such a tiny space can contain so many great, inspiring ideas (like that chair covered in the Mexican blanket - WANT). You can check out a video tour of the apartment here.

House Beautiful via Everything Fabulous

Here's an image from my favorite small space from last year's issue.

House Beautiful

A family of three live in this beautiful, vibrant 390 square foot apartment. I mean...... Right?

Sometimes I get the crabby greedy wanties. Do you ever get those? You know, "If I just had a craft room..." "We really could use another garage..." "A guest room would be so nice..." That's pretty ugly.

Looking at these beautiful 300, 600, 900 square foot spaces gives me perspective, and I've decided I love my smallish home (which now seems almost obscenely large). I have decided that smaller spaces have quite a few advantages I may have occasionally overlooked. Like. Smaller spaces require more creativity. And. In a smaller space, its easier to fill up every little corner with beautiful, useful, meaningful things.

The magazine included a couple quotes on living in small spaces. I made a little printable of my favorite quote from the magazine. It is an 8x10 jpeg. To get the printable, click on the image below. Then, right click on the image that opens in a new window. Finally, save and print! The printable is totally free for your personal use.

What are your thoughts on small spaces? 

I'm linking up at M.M.M. at C.R.A.F.T and Make Something Monday at Sarahndipities.